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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$388

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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